These are the bios of people running for office in 2024 for the year of 2025.
Officer positions are only one year terms. Board members are three year terms.
Voting will begin November 1 (or when you reciieve you November RootesReview.
Voting closes December 15, 2024.
Running for President (vote for 1)
Kerch McConlogue
- Positions I have held: Secretary, RootesReview editor, Webmaster
- Cars I’ve had: Alpine, Rare Rootes
I have been active in the club since at least 2008 playing key roles as webmaster, editor, and secretary. As President I want to grow the membership, especially among the Alpine and Rare Rootes communities, and to increase interest in club leadership.
Additional information: Sometime in the summer, a small committee contacted 65 members (by phone!) to inquire about taking leadership roles. We are thankful for those on the list below who agreed to step up (or in some instances, keep up)
Joe and I have been involved in pretty much all the goings on of the club since 2008. RootesReview, website, membership, United registrations, and technical support live in our house. We had BASHs here about five times. Neither of us wanted a bigger position, but TEAE seems to be at a critical point in sustainable leadership plans. That must be fixed.
In the next year, I want to find ways for people to get involved in ways you are comfortable with – some small activities and, hopefully, some larger!
Running for Vice President (vote for 1)
Kate Lawler
- Cars I’ve had: Alpine, Tiger
I only got into Sunbeams in the last few years thanks to Dave Lawler, but I look forward to helping the club move forward and connect Rootes owners with other enthusiasts.
Running for Treasurer (vote for 1)
Todd Reid
- Positions I have held: Treasurer
- Cars I’ve had: Alpine
TEAE member 536, Accounting Degree Penn State, CPA
As TEAE Treasurer during mid 1980s I successfully registered TEAE as a tax exempt organization. Recently retired after 46 yrs in accounting, last 23 yrs as chief accountant for Valley Forge Flag Co
Additional information: BS Accounting with highest honors – Penn State 1977
Bought my Alpine in 1979 as a reward for passing the CPA exam, joined TEAE shortly there after. Worked for Big 8 accounting firm Deloite Haskins & Sells for 5 years specializing in small business.
Installed the complete drive train from a 1974 Mercury Capri in my Alpine in the late 1980’s with guidance provided by Steve Towle. Subsequently installed a Ford T9 5 speed transmission.
I have been Treasurer of our Condo Assn for the past 7 years.
Two grown daughters and 3 grand children.
Running for Secretary (vote for 1)
Barb Blue
- Cars I’ve had: Alpine, Rare Rootes
I have been coming to Uniteds since 2014 with my husband, Bill. We have our orange 1966 Series IV Alpine (being rebuilt) and a white 1969 Sunbeam Alpine Fastback. I feel it is time to get a bit more involved with this great group of car enthusiasts!
Gary Corbett (reelection)
- Positions I have held: Secretary
- Cars I’ve had: Alpine, Tiger, Other
I’m a long time Sunbeam owner (50+ years), and a member of TEAE International since 2018, I have been actively involved, primarily as an organizer of United 39. I have served as Club Secretary since 2020 and would like to continue in that role.
Running for Board Member (vote for 5)
Board member terms are for three years. You can see the make up of the board here.
Gilles Boudrias (data coming)
Thomas E. Calvert (reelection)
- Positions I have held: President, Board Member, Regional Rep
- Cars I’ve had: Tiger
My wife and I are charter members of TEAE. Sunbeam owners since 1973. We have served in a variety of club positions. I am a Senior Tiger Authentication Inspector. I request your vote to continue serving as a member of the TEAE Board of Directors.
Additional Information: Before I finished college, I was working on friends Alpines. In 1964, I went to the Philadelphia auto show and saw the Sunbeam Tiger. Little did I know that ten years later I would own one. Since the start, TEAE has been a large part of my family’s life. We worked hard to make TEAE what it is today. Along the way our interest in Sunbeam vehicles has taken us to Rootes events from Maryland to Montana, Canada to Florida, and many in between places in North America. We have also been to France and the United Kingdom as part of the Rootes/Sunbeam experience. The many fellow enthusiasts we have met along the way have added to the experience and many of you have become life long friends.
We plan to continue contributing to TEAE as long as the club members vote for us to continue.
Gord Foss
- Cars I’ve had: Alpine, Tiger, Rare Rootes
I was a founding member of the SSOCC (Canada) in 1973 and a member of TEAE since about 1980. My Alpine 5 was purchased at age 16 (1973) and my gray Tiger a couple of years later. More recently Ed Esslinger’s Tiger and a ‘54 Alpine joined them.
Eric Gibeaut (reelection)
- Positions I have held: Board Member, Regional Rep
- Cars I’ve had: So many
I am a long time member and I enjoy giving back to the club by serving on the Board as well as being the Regional Rep for our Carolinas Region. I will continue to encourage owners to join our club and to participate in our events. Sunbeam fun!
David Hall
- Cars I’ve had: Tiger, Rare Rootes
I’m running for a Board Member position. Have had a Sunbeam since 1977, sometimes running, sometimes not. Presently have an HLM and Tiger. Have enjoyed several Uniteds and spring Invasions. I live in Charlotte, and will help plan the 2025 United
James Lindner
- Positions I have held: President, Vice President, Secretary
- Cars I’ve had: Tiger
Bio I have been a club member since 2011 and have served the club as Secretary, Vice-President and President. I have assisted in organizing many of the recent United events and was the 2016 Lord Rootes Award winner.
Clyde McLaughlin (data coming)
Rod Patriquin
- Cars I’ve had: Rare Rootes
Married 41 years, two daughters. Retired from career in sales. Past president and VP of local British car club. Immensely enjoy driving my Singer with at least one long trip per year. Would like to encourage younger people to enjoy Rootes cars.